Ferrari has entered a new era with the Ferrari Luce, the first fully electric production Ferrari. Engineered, developed, and manufactured in Maranello, the Luce applies Ferrari performance principles to an electric architecture designed from the ground up. More than simply replacing an internal-combustion engine with electric motors, Ferrari developed the Luce around its own approach to power delivery, handling, chassis control, driver engagement, and design.
For Ferrari enthusiasts around Lake Bluff and the Chicago North Shore, the Luce adds an entirely new choice to a model range that continues to include V8, V12, and plug-in hybrid powertrains. Learn more about the Ferrari Luce below, or contact Ferrari Lake Forest for current information about availability, configuration, and the latest Ferrari models.
The Ferrari Luce was engineered to deliver the acceleration and high-speed capability expected from a Ferrari without an internal-combustion engine. Its electric drivetrain uses four independent motors and all-wheel drive, allowing Ferrari to manage power at each corner while delivering immediate response. In boost mode, the system produces more than 1,000 cv, while Ferrari lists a 0-100 km/h time of 2.5 seconds and a top speed of 310 km/h.
Ferrari also designed the Luce for meaningful grand-touring capability rather than short bursts of performance alone. Its estimated range exceeds 530 kilometers, or roughly 329 miles, giving the model the ability to combine electric propulsion with the longer-distance usability associated with Ferrari’s grand touring cars.
| Ferrari Luce Specification | Performance |
|---|---|
| Power in Boost Mode | More than 1,000 cv |
| 0-100 km/h | 2.5 seconds |
| Top Speed | 310 km/h |
| Range | More than 530 km |
| Drivetrain | Four-Motor All-Wheel Drive |
The electric architecture of the Ferrari Luce was developed around performance rather than adapted from an existing platform. Four independent electric motors provide precise control over power delivery, while Ferrari uses an F1-derived Halbach rotor design to increase torque density while managing weight. The battery is integrated directly into the chassis, with approximately 85% of its modules positioned in the floor between the axles and the remaining modules located beneath the rear seats.
Battery placement also plays an important role in the Luce’s handling and packaging. Positioning most of the battery mass low and between the axles helps centralize weight, while the battery housing sits within the chassis for additional side-impact protection. Ferrari pairs the electric drivetrain with its latest active suspension technology to control body movement and maintain the responsiveness expected from a Ferrari.
The Ferrari Luce also expands what an electric Ferrari can look like inside and out. Its four-door, five-seat configuration makes it the most spacious Ferrari yet, giving owners considerably more passenger flexibility than a traditional two-seat sports car. The layout combines all-wheel-drive performance with a cabin intended to support both focused driving and longer trips.
Ferrari developed the Luce’s design in collaboration with Sir Jony Ive and Marc Newson at LoveFrom, working alongside the Ferrari Design Studio. The cabin combines physical controls with digital technology rather than relying entirely on touchscreens. Mechanical buttons, switches, and dials remain part of the interface, with digital displays positioned around the information and functions most important to the driver.
The arrival of the Ferrari Luce does not mean every Ferrari is becoming fully electric. Ferrari continues to develop different powertrain technologies for different models, including naturally aspirated V12 engines, twin-turbocharged V8s, plug-in hybrid systems, and now fully electric propulsion. That approach gives Ferrari clients distinctly different choices depending on how they want their car to perform and how they intend to use it.
Plug-in hybrid performance remains an important part of the current lineup through models such as the Ferrari 849 Testarossa and 849 Testarossa Spider. Both pair a twin-turbocharged V8 with three electric motors for a combined 1,050 cv. The result is a Ferrari range where electrification can take very different forms, from hybrid supercar performance to the fully electric architecture of the Luce.
Weight, structural rigidity, thermal management, and battery protection all create unique challenges in a high-performance electric car. Ferrari addresses those demands with a chassis constructed using 75% recycled aluminum and an integrated battery structure. A dedicated cooling plate helps maintain consistent battery-cell temperatures while also protecting the battery from impacts beneath the vehicle.
The electric layout also gives Ferrari greater control over how torque reaches the road. Because each of the Luce’s four motors can operate independently, the vehicle can continuously manage power distribution across both axles. This allows the electric drivetrain, chassis systems, suspension, and vehicle controls to work together rather than treating the electric motors simply as a source of propulsion.
Yes. The Ferrari Luce is Ferrari’s first fully electric production model. It uses a dedicated electric architecture developed and manufactured in Maranello.
The Ferrari Luce produces more than 1,000 cv in boost mode. Ferrari lists acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 2.5 seconds and a top speed of 310 km/h.
Ferrari lists a range of more than 530 kilometers, which is approximately 329 miles. Actual driving range can vary based on speed, temperature, driving conditions, vehicle settings, and other factors.
Yes. Fully electric technology is only one part of Ferrari’s current powertrain strategy. Ferrari also offers plug-in hybrid models, including the 849 Testarossa and 849 Testarossa Spider, alongside V8 and V12 models.
The Ferrari Luce brings fully electric propulsion into the Ferrari range while retaining the emphasis on performance, engineering, design, and driver involvement that defines the brand. Its four-motor all-wheel-drive system, spacious five-seat configuration, advanced chassis technology, and more than 1,000 cv of available power make it a distinctly different addition to the Ferrari lineup.
Ferrari Lake Forest can provide clients throughout Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Chicago, and the surrounding North Shore with current information about the Ferrari Luce and other new Ferrari models. Contact our team to discuss availability, configuration options, or the latest developments from Maranello.
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